The Fine Chocolate Industry Association is the non-profit professional international association for anyone working in the chocolate industry. We welcome chocolate professionals who support the association's Mission, Vision, and Values. FCIA is the only organization focused 100% on the fine chocolate segment of the industry.
Member Levels
All qualified companies receive a listing on www.makeminefine.com, the online hub where consumers can find your company and visit your website. Please click here for a full list of member benefits. All prices listed are in US dollars.
- Business Bronze = $400 This level is for businesses that make less than $250,000 in revenue annually. Membership benefits are available to up to two people.
- Business Silver = $600 This level is for businesses that make annual revenue between $250,000 - $750,000. Membership benefits are available for up to 3 people
- Business Gold = $1200 This membership level is for businesses that make annual revenue between $750,000 - $1.5 million. Membership benefits are available for up to 6 people.
All prices listed are in US dollars.
- Extra Fine = $3,200 This membership level is for businesses with an annual revenue of $1.5 million - $3 million. Membership benefits are available for up to 10 team members.
- Tastemaker = $5,000 This membership level is for businesses with annual revenue between $3 million - $5 million. Membership benefits are available for up to 25 team members.
- Grand Reserve = $10,000 This membership level is for businesses who have an annual revenue over $5 million. Membership benefits available to an unlimited number of team members.
All prices listed are in US dollars.
- Enthusiast = $250 This membership level is available to one person who is an enthusiast or hobbyist. This level is not appropriate for businesses. Member benefits are available to one person.
- Academics & Students = $75 This level requires proof that the member is currently a student or faculty at a college, University, or chocolate-related trade school. Proof of enrollment/employment must be provided annually. Member benefits are available to one peron.
- In-Country Growers/Cooperatives = $150 This level is open to growers/co-ops in cacao-growing countries. Membership benefits are available to one person.
Our Members
We celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of the fine chocolate professional focused on producing superior products made from premium chocolate and ingredients.
Our members include professionals involved in chocolate from blossom to bonbon and bar:
- Cacao growers and processors
- Chocolate makers
- Chocolate manufacturers
- Chocolatiers
- Chocolate equipment and ingredient suppliers
- Pastry chefs
- Chocolate marketing professionals
- Chocolate industry professionals
- Food writers and bloggers who specialize in chocolate
- Culinary educators who specialize in chocolate
- Gourmet retailers and wholesalers who focus on offering fine chocolate
- Students who study some aspect of the chocolate industry or supply chain
If you are a fine chocolate professional and are committed to advancing the industry, FCIA is the organization for you!
Our Standard and Premium memberships are available to fine chocolate companies and companies that provide products and services to fine chocolate companies.
Membership Benefits
Membership in FCIA brings a wealth of tangible benefits designed to help you improve your business while also contributing to the growth of the fine chocolate industry.
All FCIA Members Receive:
- FCIA Webinar access
- FCIA Member Portal access
- FCIA Member newsletter
- Member promotions & discounts
- Member networking opportunities
- FCIA Member directory listing
- Attendee discounts at FCIA events
- Attendee discounts at non-FCIA events
Receive the following additional benefits:
- A business listing on Make Mine Fine, the FCIA’s consumer-facing marketplace website
- Additional employee access to member benefits, depending on membership level
- Vote on Members of the Board of Directors
- Exhibitor discounts at non-FCIA Events
- Exhibitor discounts at FCIA Events (Professional Level 3 - 5 and Extra Fine, Tastemaker, and Grand Reserve levels only)
- Attendee passes to FCIA events (Professional Level 3 - 5 and Extra Fine, Tastemaker, and Grand Reserve levels only)
Receive the following additional benefits:
- Discounts on booths and sponsorships at FCIA events
- One 10-minute sponsored presentation on a subject of your choice (in keeping with FCIA’s mission and in adherence to FCIA’s Code of Conduct)
- Opportunity to provide handouts to attendees at FCIA events
- FCIA Newsletter promotion 4x/year
- Webinar Sponsorship on all FCIA Webinars
- One annual 45-minute sponsored webinar on a subject of your choice (in keeping with FCIA’s mission and in adherence to FCIA’s Code of Conduct)
Receive all Extra Fine Member benefits plus the following additional benefits:
- Three free tickets to every FCIA event
- 1 Exhibitor Table at all FCIA events.
- Event Presentation at FCIA Events
Receive all Extra Fine Member and Tastemaker benefits plus the following additional benefits:
- Two more annual 45-minute sponsored webinars on a subject of your choice (in keeping with FCIA’s mission and in adherence to FCIA’s Code of Conduct)
- A sponsorship banner on both the FCIA website homepage and the MakeMineFine.com homepage.
- A total of four free attendee passes to FCIA Events.